Diodes Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has launched the PAM8907 piezoelectric sounder driver, designed to enhance sound pressure levels in battery-operated systems. The driver features a synchronous boost converter that improves performance, with selectable output voltages of 22V_PP or 31V_PP. It supports a 1.8V to 5.5V input range and includes functions for automatic shutdown, thermal protection, and operational safety. The PAM8907 is available in a compact 10-pin U-QFN2020 package, with a unit cost of $0.43 for large orders.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) reported record Q2 2021 results with revenue of $440.4 million, marking a 7% increase from Q1 2021 and a 53% rise year-over-year. GAAP net income reached $55.4 million, or $1.22 per diluted share, up from $39.5 million in Q1 2021. The company achieved a gross profit of $159.8 million, with a gross margin of 36.3%. Cash flow from operations was $93.9 million, and free cash flow was $66 million. Diodes expects revenue growth in Q3 2021 to approximately $467 million, reflecting strong market demand.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) expands its linear ReDriver™ IC portfolio with two new 3.3V multi-lane active demux devices: the PI3DPX8112 and PI3HDX12212. These devices support 13.5Gbps and 12Gbps data rates respectively, catering to mobile workstations and gaming PCs. They feature adjustable receive equalizer settings and are optimized for protocol agnostic applications, ensuring signal integrity in space-limited environments with a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. Pricing starts at $1.84 and $2.22 for 5,000 pieces.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has launched the PI3UPI1608, a linear ReDriver™ IC designed to boost PCB trace lengths while minimizing power consumption and material costs. It supports speeds up to 20Gbps and is compliant with UPI 2.0 and PCIe® 4.0. Key features include built-in capacitors for board area savings and programmability for improved signal integrity. Priced at $7.00 per unit in bulk, the device operates across a temperature range of -40˚C to +85˚C.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) will conduct a conference call on August 5, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. CT to discuss its Q2 2021 financial results. Key executives, including Dr. Keh-Shew Lu and Brett Whitmire, will be present. The financial results will be shared earlier that day at 3:05 p.m. CT. Participants can join the call by dialing 1-888-771-4371 (International: +1-847-585-4405), and a replay will be available online. Diodes Incorporated specializes in high-quality semiconductor products for various markets.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has launched the AL5873Q, a three-channel linear LED driver designed for automotive exterior illumination. This AEC-Q100 Grade 1 device operates at a temperature of up to 125°C, driving up to 250mA per channel, which enhances efficiency and reduces bill of materials (BOM) costs. The AL5873Q features analog and PWM dimming control, ensuring better current accuracy and channel matching. Protective measures include thermal shutdown and fault reporting. The device is available at $0.50 in quantities of 10,000.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has launched the PI2DBS16212A, a 4-to-2 differential mux/demux switch IC that supports data rates of up to 20Gbps. This device optimizes electrical characteristics such as insertion loss (-1.25dB at 10GHz) and provides strong signal integrity across a 14GHz bandwidth. It runs on a low supply voltage of 1.8V, consumes only 200μA, and features a compact 24-pin TQFN package priced at $0.9 in bulk. The product aims to enhance performance in high-speed applications like PCIe 4.0 and USB 3.2.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) has introduced two innovative voltage-level translation GPIO expanders, the PI4IOE5V6416Q and PI4IOE5V6534Q, tailored for automotive applications. These devices, compliant with AEC-Q100 Grade 2, enable simpler designs by reducing the need for external voltage-level translators, thereby lowering BOM costs. They operate across dual voltage rails, enhancing compatibility with next-gen microprocessors. Prices are set at $1.80 for the 16-bit and $2.40 for the 34-bit expander in bulk quantities.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) announced management's participation in upcoming virtual financial conferences. The Cowen 2021 Technology, Media and Telecom Conference is scheduled for June 3, 2021, featuring a fireside chat at 11:10 a.m. ET. The Baird Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference will take place on June 10, 2021, with a fireside chat at 3:10 p.m. ET. Portfolio managers and analysts can arrange conference calls with Diodes management through their sales representatives.

Diodes provides high-quality semiconductors for various markets, including consumer electronics and automotive.